Cogan Technology, Inc.USGS/CSS/Core Science Analytics and SynthesisUnpublished MaterialCraters of Moon National Monument and Preserve Vegetation Mapping Project - Field Plot and Accuracy Assessment PointsNonevector digital dataNoneNoneNoneNonehttp://www1.usgs.gov/vip/crmo/crmogeodata.zipdoi:10.5066/F700002HThis metadata is for the 2006 vegetation data points (spatial database) created from the sample vegetation plots and 2008 accuracy assessment points (spatial database) created from the sample points collected at Craters of Moon National Monument and Preserve.Plots were collected to characterize the vegetation and AA points were collected on the ground to calculate the thematic accuracy at Craters of Moon National Monument and Preserve and vicinity. This GIS layer was created from the GPS coordinates recorded at the center of each plot to map their distribution and location in the Park.This GIS layer was created from the GPS coordinates recorded at the center of each plot and AA point. The shapefile was imported into a geodatabase by the USGS/CSS/Core Science Analytics and Synthesis.20062008ground conditionCompleteNone plannedCraters of Moon National Monument and Preserve-113.999477-113.07877843.57097942.684272NoneCraters of Moon National Monument and PreserveIdahoVegetationGround DataUSGS-NPS National Vegetation Classification and Mapping ProgramNVCS Plant AssociationsNVCS Plant AlliancesField PlotsAccuracy Assessment PointNational Park ServiceNoneCraters of Moon National Monument and PreserveIdahoUnited States of AmericaNorth AmericaBlaine CountyButte CountyLincoln CountyMinidoka CountyPower CountyNoneNoneNone20062008NoneStandardized National Vegetation Classification Systemvegetation classificationalliancecommunity associationKingdomPlantaeNoneAcknowledgment of Cogan Technology Inc. and Northwest Management, Inc. would be appreciated in products derived from these data. Any person using the information presented here should fully understand the data collection and compilation process before beginning their analysis/use. The burden of determining fitness for use lies with the user.Dan CoganCogan Technology, IncVice-presidentmailing and physical address21 Valley RoadGalenaIllinois61036USA815-777-1773None815-777-1773dancogan@cogantech.com8:30 AM to 5:00 PM CSTNoneNoneNoneNoneDan Cogan (Cogan Technology Inc.), Jack Bell (Northwest Management, Inc. and Lisa Garrett (NPS-UCBN).NoneUnclassifiedNoneMicrosoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.2.6.1500Positional Accuracy is only as good as the GPS Receiver used. Thematic accuracy was not checked for this layer. Thematic data was collected on the ground by trained ecologists.All point features were checked for uniqueness and for correct and complete attributing.All field plots collected in 2006 and all points required for the accuracy assessment at Craters of Moon National Monument and Preserve are included in this coverage.GPS accuracy varies for each plot. Error values were recorded.Error +/- (meters)Uncorrected GPS points recorded with a handheld, commercial GPS receiver. Error values were recorded.GPS accuracy varies for each plot. Error values were recorded.Error +/- (meters)Uncorrected GPS points recorded with a handheld, commercial GPS receiver. Error values were recorded.Northwest Management, Inc. Staff2006Northwest Management, Inc.NoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneGround Conditionpaper and digital PDA's2006ground conditionNoneNoneNorthwest Management, Inc. Staff2008Northwest Management, Inc.NoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneGround Conditionpaper and digital PDA's2008ground conditionNoneNonePlots were subjectively placed by qualified ecologists to characterize the plant communities. Portions of the methodology were derived from the USGS/NPS Vegetation Mapping Program's Field Methods for Vegetation Mapping standard. Vegetation data in each sample plot was recorded by qualified ecologists using a standard NVC plot data collection form and PDAs. Data was transferred to a MS Access database. Point coverage was created by importing the database into ArcView as an event theme.2008Cogan Technology Inc.Dan CoganVice-Presidentmailing and physical address21 Valley RoadGalenaIllinois61036United States of America815-777-1773None815-777-1773dancogan@cogantech.com8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CSTNoneAA points were located using a stratified random sampling method. Portions of the methodology were derived from the USGS/NPS Vegetation Mapping Program's Accuracy Assessment Procedures. Vegetation data at each point was recorded by qualified ecologists using a standard NVC Point data collection form. Data was transferred to a MS Access database. Point coverage was created by importing the database into ArcView as an event theme.None2008NoneCogan Technology Inc.Dan CoganVice-Presidentmailing and physical address21 Valley RoadGalenaIllinois61036United States of America815-777-1773None815-777-1773dancogan@cogantech.com8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CSTNoneMetadata imported.UnknownThe Shapefile was imported into a geodatabase by the USGS/CSS/Core Science Analytics and Synthesis.201304Metadata imported.201304VectorEntity point1278Universal Transverse Mercator120.999600-111.0000000.000000500000.0000000.000000coordinate pair0.0001000.000100metersNorth American Datum of 1983Geodetic Reference System 806378137.000000298.257222CRMO_VegPointsFeature class attribute tableNorthwest Management, Inc. and Cogan Technology, Inc.OBJECTIDInternal feature number.ESRISequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.SHAPEFeature geometry.ESRICoordinates defining the features.Plot_CodeUnique identifier for this plot point.Northwest Management, Inc. and Cogan Technology, Inc.Unique plot number.Pnts_TypePoint type (accuracy assessment point, observation point or plot point)Plots V3.0Accuracy Assessment PointAA PointNPSObservation PointObservation PointNPSPlot PointPlot PointNPSX_CoordX Coordinate (UTM Easting).Northwest Management, Inc. and Cogan Technology, Inc.Easting coordinate collected in the field.Y_CoordY Coordinate (UTM Northing).Northwest Management, Inc. and Cogan Technology, Inc.Northing coordinate collected in the field.rc_VegPoints_tAA_tPlotsDefines relationship between Veg points and basic AA/plot attributesNational Park ServiceAttributes were either generated by ArcInfo/ArcView software or assigned by Northwest Management, Inc. or Cogan Technology, Inc.Cogan, D., et al. 2009. Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve Vegetation Classification and Mapping Project Natural Resource Report. A Report for the Upper Columbia Basin Network. National Park Service.USGS/CSS/Core Science Analytics and SynthesisUSGS-NPS Vegetation Characterization Program Coordinatormailing and physical addressDenver Federal Center, Building 810, MS 302DenverColorado80225(303) 202-4220303-202-4219gs-b-npsveg@usgs.govDownloadable Data
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